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Bybit, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and digital financial platform serving over 80 million users globally, is seeking an HR Generalist to establish and manage HR operations for its Istanbul office. Reporting to the regional HR lead, you will serve as the primary HR partner for the local team, combining hands-on HR administration with strategic employee engagement and deep knowledge of Turkish labor regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
HR Operations & Administration: Manage the full employee lifecycle including onboarding, contract management, probation tracking, transfers, and offboarding. Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS systems with data integrity. Administer payroll inputs, attendance, leave management, and benefits enrollment in coordination with payroll vendors and finance. Prepare employment contracts, addendums, reference letters, and HR documentation in compliance with Turkish labor law. Support visa and work permit applications for foreign employees.
Employee Relations: Serve as the first point of contact for employee queries and workplace concerns, providing guidance aligned with company policy and local legislation. Handle employee grievances, disciplinary procedures, and performance improvement plans with fairness and confidentiality. Conduct exit interviews, analyze turnover trends, and recommend retention strategies. Mediate workplace conflicts and foster a positive, inclusive work environment. Advise managers on performance management, team dynamics, and engagement initiatives.
HR Compliance & Audits: Ensure full compliance with Turkish labor law (4857 sayılı İş Kanunu), social security regulations (SGK), and occupational health & safety legislation (6331 sayılı İSG Kanunu). Support internal and external HR audits by preparing documentation and implementing corrective actions. Maintain and update HR policies to reflect regulatory changes. Monitor compliance with mandatory reporting obligations to local authorities (İŞKUR, SGK). Conduct periodic reviews of HR processes to identify risks and drive improvement.
Health, Safety & Workplace Compliance: Ensure the Istanbul office complies with local health & safety laws. Coordinate regular workplace risk assessments and safety audits with external H&S consultants.
Requirements:
- Fluent in Turkish and English (written and spoken)
- 3+ years of HR generalist experience, ideally in a fast-paced, growing organization
- Deep knowledge of Turkish labor law, employment regulations, and social security requirements
- Strong proficiency in HRIS platforms and HR systems
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Comfortable building HR and office functions from the ground up (0-to-1 experience) in new or scaling environments
- Proactive and self-driven, with a track record of identifying gaps and implementing solutions independently
Preferred:
- Experience in technology, fintech, or crypto/Web3 sectors
- Prior involvement in HR audits, employer branding, or talent acquisition
- Experience in fast-growing, globally distributed teams
- Proficiency with HRIS platforms and collaboration tools (Google Workspace, Lark)
